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Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

A joint team of the NIA and Bihar Police reached Tehseen's house in Maniyarpur village, about 12 km from the district headquarters, and attached the property in the presence of his father Wasim Akhtar and other family members, Officer in-Charge of Maniyarpur Police Station Asgar Imam said.

I was offered lead role in Bollywood movie Gangster: Shoaib

I was offered lead role in Bollywood movie Gangster: Shoaib

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Shoaib Akhtar revealed that he was approached for the Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt's crime-drama movie Gangster, which released in 2005 with the offer to play the lead role.

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

Shoaib Akhtar to start coaching career

Shoaib Akhtar to start coaching career

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has set his sights on a coaching career after agreeing to take charge of a top domestic team.

Akhtar ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Akhtar ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will not be considered for the One-Day International series in Sri Lanka on fitness grounds, interim chief selector Wasim Bari said on Saturday. Bari, who left for Sri Lanka to consult with the team management over the composition of the ODI squad, told a television channel that Akhtar would not be considered for the five-match ODI series and a Twenty20 International.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar release Wazir trailer

Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar release Wazir trailer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Akhtar in trouble over talk show appearance

Akhtar in trouble over talk show appearance

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Troubled Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ordered to explain himself to his country's cricket board after appearing on a television talk show.

Look Who's Back To Make You Laugh

Look Who's Back To Make You Laugh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The highly anticipated trailer of the third installment of Fukrey, starring Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, Pankaj Tripathi and Manjot Singh, is out, and its cast can't keep calm.

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next few years, you are gonna see a lot of really good fast bowlers coming out from the MRF Pace Foundation again.'

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's super successful cousins?

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's super successful cousins?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

Akhtar in, Yousuf out

Akhtar in, Yousuf out

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a comeback while senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif were left out of Pakistan's 30-member preliminary squad on Tuesday named for the Champions Trophy.

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chekc out the star arrivals.

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Bangalore

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Reader Kapil Vyas sent us a picture of Farhan Akhtar.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

Benaud to hear Akhtar appeal

Benaud to hear Akhtar appeal

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The former Australia captain will hear the Pakistan fast bowler's plea against his one Test and two ODIs ban for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, once a nemesis of many a top Indian batsman, is now ready to offer advice to his arch-rivals saying that Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron will be key to India's 2015 World Cup defence.

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Rediff.com8 May 2004

A medical commission report found his injury during the third and final Test against India "inconclusive".

Malaika-Arjun Party With David Beckham

Malaika-Arjun Party With David Beckham

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham got a taste of a Bollywood bash when Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invited him for a house party.

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has gone on the warpath with the Pakistan Cricket Board insisting he will not respond to any notices sent to him by the PCB over his recent critical statements in the media.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar and Danish Kaneria will appear before a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary committee on Tuesday to respond to charges of violating the players' code of conduct. The duo were charged with criticising PCB policies following the board's announcement of the new central contracts in January.

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Faisal Iqbal, who was included in place of injured skipper Shoaib Malik, rallied behind pacer Shoaib Akhtar, saying his aggression was a plus point for Pakistan.

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar's woes were further compounded on Thursday when the banned pacer was served a legal notice by Pakistan cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf for making defamatory statements about him and the PCB.

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'I don't get bothered by other shows, hosted by celebrities. The only pressure I feel is to run my own show well, and make sure it is fun and entertaining.' Farhan Akhtar gets ready for television.

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

After a blockbuster 2023, all eyes are now on what 2024 looks like.

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Shoaib Akhtar, who was running high temperature, was diagnosed with chest infection, team media manager Ehsan Malik said on Tuesday evening.

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Since Sunday there have been around 50 such attacks carried out in the province and in one incident in Sibi town attackers targeted an election rally of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed candidate for the National Assembly in which four people lost their lives and six were injured.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The suspended Pakistan fast bowler said he signed with the IPL after receiving permission from the PCB.

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Bring out the dandiya sticks and dance a storm, it's Navratri time. Nine days of colours, joy and revelry, starting October 15.